Aigiri Nandini Lyrics
Ayi giri nandini nandhitha medhini
Viswa vinodhini nandanuthe
Girivara vindhya sirodhi nivasini
Vishnu Vilasini Jishnu nuthe
Bhagawathi hey sithi kanda kudumbini
Bhoori kudumbini bhoori kruthe
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Suravara varshini durdara darshini
Durmukhamarshani harsha rathe
Tribhuvana poshini Sankara thoshini
Kilbisisha moshini ghosha rathe
Danuja niroshini Dithisutha roshini
Durmatha soshini Sindhu suthe
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Ayi Jagadambha Madambha Kadambha
Vana priya vasini Hasarathe
Shikhari siromani thunga Himalaya
Srunga nijalaya madhyagathe
Madhu Madure Mdhukaitabha banjini
Kaitabha banjini rasa rathe
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Ayi satha kanda vikanditha runda
Vithunditha shunda Gajathipathe
Ripu Gaja ganda Vidhaarana chanda
Paraakrama shunda mrugathipathe
Nija bhuja danda nipaathitha khanda
Vipaathitha munda bhatathipathe
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Ayi rana durmathaShathru vadhothitha
Durdhara nirjjara shakthi bruthe
Chathura vicharadureena maha shiva
Duthatkrutha pramadhipathe
Duritha Dureeha dhurasaya durmathi
Dhanava dhutha kruithaanthamathe
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe.
Ayi saranagatha vairi vadhuvara
Veera varaa bhaya dhayakare
Tribhuvana masthaka soola virodhi
Sirodhi krithamala shoolakare
Dimidmi thaamara dundubinadha mahaa
Mukharikruthatigmakare
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Ayi nija huum kruthimathra niraakrutha
Dhoomra vilochana Dhoomra sathe
Samara vishoshitha sonitha bheeja
Samudhbhava sonitha bheejalathe
Shiva shiva shumbha nishumbhamaha hava
Tarpitha bhootha pisacha rathe
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Dhanu ranushanga rana kshana sanga
Parisphuradanga natath katake
Kanaka pishanga brushathka nishanga
Rasadbhata shrunga hatavatuke
Kritha chaturanga bala kshithirangakadath
Bahuranga ratadhpatuke
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Sura Lalanata Tatheyi Tatheyi Tathabhi Nayottama Nritya Rate
Hasa Vilasa Hulasa Mayi Prana Tartaja Nemita Prema Bhare
Dhimi Kita Dhikkata Dhikkata Dhimi Dhvani Ghora Mrdanga Ninada Late
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Jaya Jaya hey japya jayejaya shabda
Parastuti tatpara vishvanute
Bhana Bhanabhinjimi bhingrutha noopura
Sinjitha mohitha bhootha pathe
Nadintha nataartha nadi nada nayaka
Naditha natya sugaanarathe
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Ayi sumana sumana
Sumana sumanohara kanthiyuthe
Sritha rajani rajani rajani
Rajaneekaravakthra vruthe
Sunayana vibhramarabhrama
Bhramarabrahmaradhipadhe
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Sahitha maha hava mallama hallika
Mallitharallaka mallarathe
Virachithavallika pallika mallika billika
Bhillika varga Vruthe
Sithakruthapulli samulla sitharuna
Thallaja pallava sallalithe
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Avirala ganda kalatha mada medura
Matha matanga rajapathe
Tribhuvana bhooshana bhootha kalanidhi
Roopa payonidhi raja suthe
Ayi suda thijjana lalasa manasa
Mohana manmatha raja suthe
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Kamala dalaamala komala kanthi
Kala kalithaamala bala lathe
Sakala vilasa Kala nilayakrama
Keli chalathkala hamsa kule
Alikula sankula kuvalaya mandala
Mauli miladh bhakulalikule
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Kara murali rava veejitha koojitha
Lajjitha kokila manjumathe
Militha pulinda manohara kunchitha
Ranchitha shaila nikunjakathe
Nija guna bhootha maha sabari gana
Sathguna sambrutha kelithale
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Kati thata peetha dukoola vichithra
Mayuka thiraskrutha Chandra ruche
Pranatha suraasura mouli mani sphura
Damsula sannka Chandra ruche
Jitha kanakachala maulipadorjitha
Nirbhara kunjara kumbhakuche
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Vijitha sahasra karaika sahasrakaraika
Sarakaraika nuthe
Krutha sutha tharaka sangaratharaka
Sangaratharaka soonu suthe
Suratha Samadhi samana Samadhi
Samadhi Samadhi sujatharathe
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Padakamalam karuna nilaye varivasyathi
yo anudhinam sa shive
Ayi kamale kamala nilaye kamala nilaya
Sa katham na bhaveth
Thava padameva param ithi
Anusheelayatho mama kim na shive
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Kanakala sathkala sindhu jalairanu
Sinjinuthe guna ranga bhuvam
Bhajathi sa kim na Shachi kucha kumbha
Thati pari rambha sukhanubhavam
Thava charanam saranam kara vani
Nataamaravaaninivasi shivam
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Thava Vimalendu kulam vadnedumalam
Sakalayananu kulayathe
Kimu puruhootha pureendu mukhi
Sumukhibhee rasou vimukhi kriyathe
Mama thu matham shivanama dhane
Bhavathi krupaya kimu na kriyathe
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Ayi mai deena dayalu thaya krupayaiva
Thvaya bhavthavyam ume
Ayi jagatho janani kripayaa asi
thatha anumithasi rathe
Na yaduchitham atra bhavathvya rari kurutha
durutha pamapakarute
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe.
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram: The Hymn to the Divine Warrior
The Mahishasura Mardini Stotram, often referred to as the Aigiri Nandini Stotram, is a powerful and revered hymn dedicated to Goddess Durga, the supreme warrior goddess in Hinduism. Composed by the renowned philosopher Adi Shankara, this stotram extols the divine feminine power in its most fierce and compassionate form.
Aigiri Nandini: The Mountain Daughter
The epithet “Aigiri Nandini” translates to “Daughter of the Mountain,” a poetic reference to Goddess Durga’s abode on Mount Kailash. This name beautifully encapsulates her divine origin and majestic presence.
The Stotram’s Significance
The stotram narrates the epic battle between Goddess Durga and the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the eternal struggle between good and evil. It celebrates her victory over the demon, establishing her as the ultimate protector of the universe.
Beyond its mythological significance, the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram is a profound spiritual text. It invokes the goddess’s blessings for courage, wisdom, and protection. Devotees believe that chanting this stotram with devotion can dispel fear, negativity, and obstacles in life.
Aigiri Nandini Lyrics in English
While the core essence of the stotram lies in its Sanskrit verses, many translations and interpretations are available in English. These translations aim to convey the deep meaning and poetic beauty of the original text.
Note: The beauty and depth of the stotram are best experienced in its original Sanskrit form. English translations can provide a general understanding but may not fully capture the nuances and poetic brilliance of the original.
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